It's not always about the W (although Felix brought us another great opening day win). It's also about emotions, looking forward, and helping a kid realize a dream. http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/116618888/joey-coras-first-pitch-highlights-mariners-opening-day-ceremonies
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Being there…116 times
Tonight the Seattle Mariners celebrated the tenth anniversary of their record-setting, 116 win season in 2001. It's not that kind of season this year; it's not even a 2009 kind of season, which will go down in history as the happiest third-place in a four-team division finish ever. And I confess I haven't been following … Continue reading Being there…116 times
Go down swinging
Back in June, I declared this Mariners’ season officially dismal. A month ago when Cliff Lee went to Texas, the season was over; two days ago, with the trade of veteran Mike Sweeney to the Phillies (a contending team!), the team was done. Today, with the firing of the manager and two coaches, this season … Continue reading Go down swinging
Sweet Lou
Update: Today (July 20) Sweet Lou announced he would retire at the end of the season. Click here for an interview with Jeff Nelson, who pitched for Lou here in Seattle before going to the reviled NY Yankees. Here's the original post from June when the Cubs came to Seattle: The Chicago Cubs are in … Continue reading Sweet Lou
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